Overall score
Leneva
49.3/100
West Wodonga
45.3/100
Leneva vs West Wodonga, VIC Suburb Comparison
Leneva for families and schools; West Wodonga for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
LenevaWest Wodonga
Crime rate
Leneva
19.6 / 1k
West Wodonga
74.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Leneva
2
West Wodonga
25
Population
Leneva
1,317
West Wodonga
14,794
Metric leadLeneva 4West Wodonga 81 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesWest Wodonga
- Best for familiesLeneva
- Best for investmentWest Wodonga
- Best for best schoolsLeneva
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Leneva | West Wodonga |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 49.3/100 | 45.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 53.4/100 | 70.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 19.6 / 1k | 74.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 44 |
| Public transport stops | 1 | 28 |
| Walkability | 1.5/100 | 32.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 2 | 25 |
| Planning activity | 10 | 35 |
| Green cover | 4.9% | 11.5% |
| Population | 1,317 | 14,794 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Leneva is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe, while West Wodonga is a regional established suburb with local services and a more relaxed pace.
On the data, Leneva is stronger for a quieter safety profile, a calmer planning outlook, and stronger socioeconomic advantage; West Wodonga answers with schools and education options, parks and reserves, and public transport access. Leneva generally means more sought-after housing, while West Wodonga leans toward more approachable housing costs.
Retirees and families may find Leneva the better fit, while investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer West Wodonga.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.